Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 1, 1 January 2011 — Fishing doses starting Jan. 1 at Waikiki-Diamond Head Shoreline area [ARTICLE]

Fishing doses starting Jan. 1 at Waikiki-Diamond Head Shoreline area

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources will close the WaikIkI-Diamond Head Shoreline Fisheries Management Area to fishing for one year, beginning Jan. 1, through Dec. 31. "Closing this nearshore area to all fishing in odd-numbered years has been the historical means of replenishing fish populations. Opening them in even-numbered years then offers a good fishing experience," William J. Aila Jr., the new DLNR Chairperson, said in a statement. The fisheries management area encompasses the nearshore waters between the 'Ewa wall of the Waikīkl War Memorial Natatorium and the Diamond Head Lighthouse, and from the high-water mark on shore to a minimum seaward distance of 500 yards, or to the edge of the fringing reef if one occurs beyond 500 yards. Within the Fisheries Management Area, it is prohibited to fish for, take or injure any marine life, including eggs, or to possess in the water any fishing gear during the "closed to fishing" period. Violators may be guilty of a petty misdemeanor, and /or subject to an administrative fine. For a copy of the administrative rule, Chapter 13-48, visit the Aquatic Resources Division office, 1151 Punehhowl St. Rm. 330; in the Hawai'i Fishing Regulations booklet, available at most sporting goods stores; or online at www. hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar.